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Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. YouTube is giving parents some new controls to help set limits for kids in the household. Global Head of YouTube Health, Dr. Garth Graham says .. “We’re giving more tools for parents to set boundaries. So a parent can limit the amount of short form video that their kid is getting from the shorts feed. We are allowing parents t...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.  I’m Fred Fishkin.     Viaim’s RecDot AI earbuds may look kind of run of the mill, but the ability to FlashRecord, summarize, transcribe and translate help to make them a versatile, smart choice.     As for sound quality, it is pretty impressive with active noise cancellation and Hi Res audio.     The company’s Aaron Wang.. “Besides the record...

Owl Labs is out with the Meeting Owl 5 Pro. The latest conferencing innovations? CEO Frank Weishaupt chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Using AI to help train caregivers….both home and professional. That is the latest project from CareYaya founder Neal Shah. That company has upended the field of caregiving by utilizing students who are future doctors and other medical professionals to provide exceptional care around the country. Now, he said on the What’s Next...

How can you win the battle against distracted driving? It can be a matter of life and death. New tips from State Farm VP and Actuary Sara Frankowiak in this Techstination interview.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Some hands on time with the Rubik’s WOWCube has me impressed with the fun and versatility of what really is a gaming and entertainment platform. There are 24 independent small screens in the cube…with an ever growing list of games that can take advantage of them. You can even upload your own photos to create a fun display or g...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Now that we have Valentine’s Day out of the way, a reminder from the AARP that older adults are being increasingly targeted by scammers using romance as a come on. Amy Nofziger is AARP’s Senior Director of Fraud Victim Support which has a new study.. “We found that 11 million adults, fifty plus, had been targeted for one of th...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Trango is the name of a new documentary presented by The North Face and becoming available to stream. And ski mountaineer Jim Morrison joined us to chat about the challenge of climbing up and skiing down the Trango Tower in Pakistan with fellow adventurer Christina Lustenberger.. “ Talking to a friend who had been there and ha...

Less stress, sensible eating, friendliness .. best selling author Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel's latest book is titled, "Eat Your Ice Cream- 6 Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life". No fads or sales pitches. Dr. Emanuel chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A winter bout with the flu once again convinced me that one of the best personal health wearables you can own is the Oura Ring. It alerted me in advance that my temperature at night was up and my health was on the decline. And on a daily basis…when nothing is wrong in particular…it can advise you when you are up to taking on m...

Ecosense EcoQube Flex designed to make protecting your family from the dangers of radon easier. How? Senior marketing manager Ksenia Kolyeva chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Dashcam maker VanTrue has announced the Pilot 2 that is the first to use thermal imaging with three channel high resolution video recorfding. It is designed to not only see clearly in front, the rear and the interior…it can also see heat…to identify pedestrians and animals through darkness and fog. VanTrue’s George Chen.. “Whe...

YouTube is highlighting new parental controls to mark Safer Internet Day. What should parents know? YouTube Global Health Head Dr. Garth Graham chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. It has been 20 years since Posit Science came out with its first brain training software and since then…there have been numerous scientific studies validating the benefits. And now, the BrainHQ app is front and center again with the results of a long term twenty year study, using Medicare data, that shows even modest amounts o...

What were the top trending search trends during the 2026 Super Bowl? From Bad Bunny to Mr. Beast and the game...millions were searching for more info. Google search trends expert Jennifer Jones chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. No surprise that searches related to the Super Bowl and the NFL playoffs were trending online over the past few weeks. We’ll have more on that in the days to come. What else has been hot? The Grammy’s of course…and there were the Oscar nominations. Google Search Trends expert Robert Ferrara…says there has been a lot of interes...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The folks at Kwikset….a part of Assa Abloy….are out with the Aura Reach smart door lock that puts some of the latest tech into a relatively affordable under two hundred dollar package. Considering it is Matter and Bluetooth compatible and comes from one of the most trusted home security brands, that sounds pretty good. Product...

It isn't always easy, but Experian has some tips on how to save more money and reduce debt. Such as? Senior Director of Consumer Education and Advocacy Rod Griffin chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

The story behind the new documentary Trango- presented by The North Face? Ski Mountaineer Jim Morrison chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about the journey he took with Christina Lustenberger and about his more recent adventure on Everest.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Strapsicle is the name of a company that made a splash on Shark Tank in Australia with clever straps to enable on hand security for an Amazon Kindle. Co-founder Lou Rice serves as CEO…. Her partner Ben is the tinkerer- inventor. And now, she says, they have devised a solution for the iPad Mini… “Obviously, as you can imagine,...

The Rubik's WOWCube is a sophisticated gaming platform with a growing list of titles and developers. And CEO Max Filin tells Techstination's Fred Fishkin there is a whole lot more to come.

Viaim's RecDot smart earbuds are great for music. But they can also record, transcribe, summarize and translate. Viaim's Aaron Wang chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about the product line.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With companies like Apple, Coca Cola, Walmart and Amazon in the top five, Time has designated Ford as the most iconic company in American history. Ford Heritage Brand Manager Ted Ryan… “It is amazing, but when you think about it and you read what the criteria were, respected companies, impact on America, impact on culture…they...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Snow and icy roads can make driving a challenge during the winter, especially this one in many parts of the country. At State Farm, research director Jon Wey says that is all the more reason to put down phones and focus on the task at hand… “Trying to hold ourselves more accountable for not giving in to the distractions. For r...

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. In many parts of the country this winter has brought with it bitter cold temperatures along with plenty of snow. At GM, Emergency Services Outreach Leader Mitch Petterson says there are some basic steps to take to stay safe. First, of course, is to stay off of the roads during heavy snows. But when it is clear enough to drive,...